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Barcelona Extends LaLiga Lead Ahead of Copa del Rey Final

A rotated Barça squad secures a narrow win over Mallorca, maintaining a seven-point gap over Real Madrid as both teams prepare for Saturday's showdown in Seville.

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Overview

  • Dani Olmo's early second-half goal gave Barcelona a 1-0 victory over Mallorca, with Hansi Flick making seven changes to rest key players for the Copa del Rey final.
  • Real Madrid remains under pressure to win against Getafe to keep their slim LaLiga title hopes alive, trailing Barça by seven points.
  • Espanyol and Valencia drew 1-1 at Mestalla, with Javi Puado scoring and Joan García's crucial saves edging Espanyol closer to safety.
  • Las Palmas climbed out of the relegation zone with back-to-back wins against Getafe and Atlético Madrid, revitalizing their survival chances ahead of their match against Athletic Bilbao.
  • Villarreal coach Marcelino García Toral emphasized the need for defensive improvement as his team targets a top-five finish despite key player absences.